Is it worth a trip to the doctor for lower leg swelling?

Yes.: There are many causes of lower leg swelling, including some dangerous ones like heart failure or deep vein thrombosis. For this reason, it is always a good idea to be evaluated by a physician if you have leg swelling.

Absolutely: I completely agree with drs. Dinapoli and machtinger. Something serious and, potentially, even life threatening shouldn't be ignored.